Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-12-27
IN HIS NINETIETH YEAR.
Mr. w. W. COrcOran Celebrates Hi
Birthday with Relatives and Friends.

Mr.. w. W. Corcornn Celebrates His
Birthday with Relatives and Friends.
A CHAT WITH THE AGED PHrLANrHRoPrsr-eoop
HEALTH AND HABITs-LrvrNG IN THE PAST, But Ac-
TIVE IN THE Observation-Disclosures FROM Low
ING FRIENDS.
To-day Mr.. w. w. Corcoran enters upon his
ninetieth year. Congratulations have poured in
upon him by telegraph and through the mails. His
house Is fragrant with the flowers which have
been sent to him. He has received calls from a
large number OF friends and acquaintances, and
the observance OF the day has been quite as elab-
crate as 1t was last year or the year before. No
one enjoyed the day more heartily than Mr. Cor
coran, and his appreciation OF the remembrance OF
his friends is just as keen 1t always has been.
He has not, like most old men, lost his interest in
current affairs or In the life about him. He likes
10 see people and to talk with them. He wants to
near what the world is doing and saying. The
lnnrmltleS OF age are upon him, as might be ex-
pecIeu in one who has lived to such an advanced
Time OF life, but his mental faculties are as bright
and active as ever
II am all right up here" he said to a STAR re-
porter In the course OF a pleasant chat yesterday
morning, as he pointed TO his head, "but my legs
are weak Owing to this fact, Mr. Corcoran Is
unable 10 move about as freely as has been his
custom, ana when he goes out, as he does nearly
every DAY, he Is assisted to his carriage. With this
exception, he seems to be as well as he has been
ior some time, and that fact seems to be crafty
II have lived a great many years. he said to
,Ias naE STAR STAR. man. every few are now alive who
survive"
RECALLING THE PAST.
"Does it seem many years to you, Mr.. Corcoranf"
asked the listner.
''when look back over my life,n was the reply,
ut does not seem so long, but when go back into
the past and can remember circumstances and
events that occurred when was six years OF age
oe salnk 70 tnat ma T n WAS IN the year lso saen
you know, all my life, and was born within mile
OF where now reside. think OF the past great
thought OF before for years come to mind. 1t is a
habit OF old men, they say" he added simply, "to
live more in the past than In the present; but am
interested in the present, in the every day occur
rences. like to see my friends and to talk with
them. 1t seems to me that am not an old man In
that respect" he added, smiling brightly.
Some reference was made to Mr. George Ban
croft, the historian, who lives on the same street
a few doors above Mr.. COrcoran's residence.
"Yes. he is younger man than am" observed
Mr. Corcoran; and then he added: "He was born
In october, 1900, and is just one year and ten
very often and tell him he said smng NJ Se tbat t
he has got ahead OF me. He is able TO move
about. while am now obliged to have assistance"
were spoken OF, and Mr.. CorcOran said that he
used to enjoy horseback riding, but he had been
unable to take that kind of exercise for twelve
years. "I think" he went on, "that Mr. Bancroft
is too old to ride on horseback, and tell him so,
put believe that he does not agree with me, and
Mr. CorcOran laughed as II he was not at all offended
at his Old friends independence.
THE PHILANTHROPIsTs DAILY HABITS
Mr.. Corcoran was lying In bed while cOnversing
with his visitor In late years 1t has been his
habit TO lie in bed rather late in the morning. He
arises In time to get midday dinner, and then
generally drives out either TO attend to business
or to make a call. He likes to have his friends
come In the afternoon, and very frequently he
gives dinner parties. His household now consists
n MI At1S NJ ,A1av,
Wm Eustis. His granddaughter, Miss Eustis, is
now living in New York. but came on TO spend the
birthday birthday anniSersary with her grandfather: Mr..
likes conversation, and Is good talker. This Is
perhaps due in q large degree to the alertness OF
his mental faculties. In this respect those who
know him best say that he is as strong as he was
nfty years ago. His grasp OF the details OF his
large and diverse interests Is source OF constant
establishment to all who know him. He directs
and controls to-day Just as he has always been
accustomed TO-. He is made familiar with even the
slightest details OF his business and when he does
not ride down to his Office his secretary comes to
see him.
THIS ACTIVE INTEREST
in current affairs is not confined to his business
He bestOws the same care and attention upon the
institutions in which he is interested and upon the
many public and private affairs which demand q
share OF the time and attention OF man OF his
position and influence: He has not cut himself
loose, as :, most men Zen do long before they have
seem TO impose TOO great burden upon him.
SO when The STAR man congratulated him upon
his birthday he seemed to be glad to receive the
good wishes, and while speaking OF the past he
evidently looked forward to the future with hope
and confidence.
As there were others waiting to see Mr.. Corcoran
the visitor did not prOlOng his stay and as he was
leaving Mr. COrcOran referred to his attendance at
m SooS SC1s i caurcn sunday morning. where he par
longer than he had been accustomed to- and It
fatgued MIN. Then he went to the altar and knelt;
his les, which is slightly paralyzed failed him and
he sank over to one side. He was supported to his
feet and was assisted to his carriage, as he always
Is when he moves, When he returned home he
call, and together they drank glass OF wine He
soon recovered from his fatigue and expressed re-
necessary alarm in the congregation.
MR.. CORC0RAN AT HOME.
Mr.. COrcOran is sitting In his library to-day re-
ceiving the congratulations OF his friends and en-
Joying with keen relish the visits and messages OF
the friends OF his youth and the numerous gifts OF
to him The presents take, for the most part the
form and fragrance OF flowers The long reception
room Is ed with them The earliest sss Of The
granddaughter, who came from New York
hm snsnn rs% ps SSs sss DAY orousss %sa
by MI. Bancroft and these Mr.. Corcoran had in
his button h An n erng that early
buds OF the Papa Gontier and Marechal Nell
varieties, accompanied by pretty note OF con-
sent orchids from New York, a royal bouquet and
General Maury, DR.. King, the ladies Of the Louise
Home, and many others sent baskets full of
flowers. The great birthday cake bears the
legend in pink sugar upon white foundation
'W. W. Corcoran, 17os-1ss7. Miss Emily Thorn
is spending the day with Mr.. Corcoran. Judge
Merritt, DIR. yelling, Mr.. Bancroft, and many
others paid morning calls, and Mr. Corcoran sees
all that come.
Mr.. Corcoran was not forgotten by his humber
friends, and as he sat in his easy chair, with the
bright light OF the winter day streaming through
the stained glass window, the poor as well as the
rich were received with kindly smile and a warm
grasp OF the hand Mr. COrcOran did not seem the
least fatigued. He said that it did him good to
have his friends about him, and he was ready
with a cordial welcome for all who came. His
eighty y-nlne years seem to rest lightly upon him,
and the congratulations were heartier because he
was found TO be so well.
Revolver In their POckets.
NUMBER OF PISTOL CARRIERS SENTENCED BY JUDGE
SMELL.
Yesterday afternoon a cOored woman entered
the sixth precinct station and complained that
some white boys were on Mccullough street using
revolversL Several Officers went after them, but
they had gone. A few minutes later On1cer Flynn
saw boy running along New Jersey avenue and
placed him under arrest. AT the station he gave